Thomas Salusbury

Whilst at Oxford, Thomas Salusbury, Catherine's eldest son, became a member of the Babington circle. He became a Roman Catholic, yet was an esquire to the body of the queen. Using his position in the royal household he volunteered to kill her (if necessary, kill her whilst at her devotions - an echo of 'Hamlet'). He was uncovered and put to death by being hanged, drawn and quartered.